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The Top 11 Natural Monuments in Cibola County

Cibola County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 11

beautiful natural monuments in Cibola County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 19, 2025

La Ventana ⛰️ arch

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La Ventana Natural Arch, second largest of New Mexico's accessible natural arches, this massive sandstone formation lies just off of highway 117 in the park's eastern section. A short trail …

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Lava Bowl

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Easy but uneven well marked 1-mile loop trail through the rugged most recent (2000 years young) lava. Early morning is best to see the colorful diversity of wildflowers that already …

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Mount Taylor Summit

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The peak of Mount Taylor sits atop the area being the tallest mountain in Cibola National Forest and San Mateo Mountains. This dormant stratovolcano has a visitors log at the …

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Lava Caves

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The lava caves were formed by ancient lava flows and are now a world of their own. These caves are often diverse ecosystems that remain secluded from the rest of …

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Lava Falls Trailhead, El Malpaís National Monument

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Excellent short loop trail that explores the young lava flow, with good info panels. The trail is cairned but very uneven. Good shoes recommended

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El Calderon Cinder Cone

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El Calderon Cinder Cone is a volcanic feature formed from ejected volcanic materials. It is a popular place to visit for people interested in the geological history of the area …

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Sandstone Bluffs Overlook

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This unique area is one of very few official overlooks available within El Malpais National Monument. The viewing area offers sights of Mount Taylor and canyon walls and rocks. The …

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Wildflower Area in the Cibola National Forest

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This section of trail is filled with so many different kinds of wildflowers, budding plants, and other flora. Located on an easy to travel forest service road, this is a fantastic spot for the camera.

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Lava Falls Trail Loop

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Cairned short loop trail that provides good information about the geology of the young lava flow

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View of El Calderon Volcano

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You can look down into the heart of the ancient El Calderon Volcano. The Cinder Cone Rim Loop offers great views down into the cone from different perspectives, and you can look back towards the El Malpais Wilderness from here.

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The Top 11 Natural Monuments in Cibola County

La Ventana ⛰️ arch

Lava Bowl

Mount Taylor Summit

Lava Caves

Lava Falls Trailhead, El Malpaís National Monument

El Calderon Cinder Cone

Sandstone Bluffs Overlook

Wildflower Area in the Cibola National Forest

Lava Falls Trail Loop

View of El Calderon Volcano

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